They probably didn't "forget" to include the plug.
John
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----- Original Message -----
From: Hans van Veluwen <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 1999 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] F280 vs T32
> Brian P. Huber wrote:
>
> : I essentially agree with George, unless you have or want to use a Bounce
> : Grip 2. The F280 won't fit on it unless you use the Flash Extender.
>
> The F280 fits inside the Power Bounce Grip 2 but unfortunately can't take
> advantage of the batteries inside because its #$%@^&*! designers forgot to
build
> in the power plug.
>
> *** Question to The List: has anybody ever tried to add this plug to the
F280
> (using parts from a T32) or does its electronics not allow this? ***
>
>
> And Jan Steinman wrote:
>
> :T32:
> :* more powerful
>
> GN 32 or 28 isn't a shocking difference in TTL OTF mode, but the F280's
output
> in FP mode is painfully low.
>
> :* can use multiple T-series flashes with TTL exposure
> :* accepts external power
> :* automatically sets camera to 1/60th (except OM-2 and manuals)
>
> The F280 does that too when set in TTL OTF or Manual mode.
>
> :* no better than a manual flash for fill
>
> The F280 can also be set to Manual Mode.
>
> Other advantages of the T32 you did not mention:
>
> * faster recycling time
> * more accessories available (long TTL cords, filters, tele adapter)
> * built-in bounce head with up and down (macro) tilt
>
>
> I'd second the opinion of List Members who recommended keeping both.
Better yet,
> a Real Zuik or Zuikette would add two or three extra T32's, one or two TTL
Multi
> Connectors, a couple of TTL T Cords and one or two filter sets to it, so
that he
> or she can truly feel the power of TTL OTF flash.
>
> hnz
>
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